We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.
- Thomas Jefferson, Declaration of IndependenceChances are if you are reading this, you have chosen to pursue happiness through co-ed adult recreational sports. We're all fortunate enough to live in a country that holds these values at its foundation and allows us the freedom to spend our time playing kids games and sharing laughs. But these unalienable rights don't come without a cost. Without the brave men and women who answer the nation's call and join the Armed Forces, we would not be able to keep these liberties secure. Many of these patriots are among us in our kickball, bowling, and volleyball leagues. So, on this Veterans Day, I want to take a moment to personally thank each individual by name.
(Many of these names were gathered by captains, so if we missed anyone, please let me know and I'll gladly update the list.)
| Name | Teams | Branch of Service |
| Carl Grant | Jiminy Kick-It | US Air Force |
| Corey Buran | PBJT | US Air Force |
| Ebby Bryce | Balls & Splits | US Air Force |
| Ed Aaron | Bad News Beers, Pitches Love Bunkbeds, Evil Empire | US Air Force |
| Eric Cosma | WAKA'm To The Jungle, Pitches Love Bunkbeds | US Air Force |
| George Arnett | Balls & Dolls | US Air Force |
| Jacquelyn Gausemel | Bad News Beers | US Air Force |
| Jared Cook | Dirty Diamonds' Diggers | US Air Force |
| Jennifer O'Shaughnessy | Pop Pop | US Air Force |
| Jess Yelkovich | Foot Clan, Chewblocka, Bowly McBowlface | US Air Force |
| Justin Gard | Menace | US Air Force |
| Justine Sumrell | Rumspringa Slingas | US Air Force |
| Ryan Dodge | PBJT | US Air Force |
| Sonya Bryce | Balls & Splits | US Air Force |
| Stacy Deibel | Balls & Splits, Peanut Butter Jelly Time | US Air Force |
| Anthony Williams | Night Sweats | US Army |
| Bill Wyman | Kicks R For Kids | US Army |
| Brent Wentworth | Spoiler Alert, Cardiac Arrest, Trick Shotz | US Army |
| Chad Donnell | Jiminy Kick-It | US Army |
| Chris Peaden | Hot Dogs & Tacos | US Army |
| Dan Mackey | Balls & Splits | US Army |
| Erin Miller | Fireballs | US Army |
| Gregory Russell | Jiminy Kick-It | US Army |
| Jason Finkel | Rumspringa | US Army |
| Jeremy Smithey | Hot Dogs & Tacos, Gucci Dolphins | US Army |
| Matt Brian | Fireballs | US Army |
| Teddy Phillips | Chaotic KILFs | US Army |
| Terrell McClain | Foot Clan | US Army |
| Tim Trimble | Fireballs | US Army |
| Bill Stark | Here for the Beer | US Coast Guard |
| Chris James | Here for the Beer | US Coast Guard |
| Christopher Tanner | Peanut Butter Jelly Time | US Coast Guard |
| Crystal Tanner | WTF | US Coast Guard |
| Joe Lombard | Here for the Beer | US Coast Guard |
| John Collins | Here for the Beer | US Coast Guard |
| Justin Berman | Here for the Beer | US Coast Guard |
| Kacper Jesiotr | For Shots & Kicks | US Coast Guard |
| Kathryn Montgomery | WTF, Pop Pop, Gucci Dolphins | US Coast Guard |
| Kevin Peffer | Here for the Beer | US Coast Guard |
| Lee Curier | Here for the Beer | US Coast Guard |
| Noell Bolleurs | Here for the Beer | US Coast Guard |
| Rob Kroll | Bad News Beers, Foot Clan | US Coast Guard |
| Rob McQeary | Here for the Beer | US Coast Guard |
| Ryan Brandquist | Resting Pitch Face | US Coast Guard |
| Sammie Edger | Here for the Beer | US Coast Guard |
| Sarah Geoffrion | Here for the Beer | US Coast Guard |
| Steven Andrzejewski | Here for the Beer | US Coast Guard |
| Anthony Leevy | Chaotic KILFs | US Marine Corp |
| Cory Shackleton | For Shots & Kicks | US Marine Corp |
| Jimmy Wilcox | DCOMB, Pitches Love Bunkbeds | US Marine Corp |
| Justin Baldwin | Jiminy Kick-It | US Marine Corp |
| Ricky Macken | Gucci Dolphins | US Marine Corp |
| Tim Nellis | WAKA'm To The Jungle, Kicks & Giggles | US Marine Corp |
| Aaron Fuller | For Shots & Kicks | US Navy |
| Alex Rodeck | For Shots & Kicks | US Navy |
| Andrew Burgmeier | Blurred Lanes, Five Toe Death Kick | US Navy |
| Brad Gault | Five Toe Death Kick, Breaking Brad, Fresh Prince | US Navy |
| Brandon Williams | Kung Fu Pandas | US Navy |
| Brian Carey | Spoiler Alert | US Navy |
| Brian Williams | Gucci Dolphins | US Navy |
| Bryan Horton | Balls & Dolls, Breaking Brad | US Navy |
| Casey Bates | For Shots & Kicks | US Navy |
| Chloe Chhuop | Alcoballics | US Navy |
| Chris D'Ambra | Kung Fu Pandas | US Navy |
| Daniel Putnam | Kung Fu Pandas | US Navy |
| Devin Englehart | Kung Fu Pandas | US Navy |
| Dustin Vaughan | Gucci Dolphins | US Navy |
| Eric Major | Forcing Third Base | US Navy |
| Erin Small | Spoiler Alert, Foul Balls | US Navy |
| James Loriol | WTF, Kung Fu Pandas | US Navy |
| Jeff Bonneville | Blurred Lanes | US Navy |
| Jeff Shildt | Resting Pitch Face | US Navy |
| Jeremiah Edwards | Jiminy Kick-It | US Navy |
| Jesus Rosales | Fireballs, Kicks & Giggles | US Navy |
| Joey Estes | Kicks R For Kids | US Navy |
| Jose Fabila | Pop Pop, Chaotic KILFs | US Navy |
| Josh Carr | Night Sweats, Pop Pop, Volley My Balls | US Navy |
| Justen Wullenwaber | Balls & Dolls, Breaking Brad | US Navy |
| Karen Bunch | Balls & Dolls | US Navy |
| Kaylee Zapata | DCOMB, Pop Pop | US Navy |
| Kevin Ramirez | Gucci Dolphins | US Navy |
| Manny Zapata | DCOMB, Pop Pop | US Navy |
| Marc Kelly | Fireballs | US Navy |
| Matt Miller | For Shots & Kicks | US Navy |
| Matt Patnode | Kicks R For Kids | US Navy |
| Matt Tunin | Kung Fu Pandas | US Navy |
| Nick Figueroa | Kicks R For Kids | US Navy |
| Nikki LeBlanc | DCOMB | US Navy |
| Parker Stanley | Kung Fu Pandas | US Navy |
| Richard Virgil | Balls & Dolls | US Navy |
| Rio Caras | Kung Fu Pandas | US Navy |
| Roy Sims | For Shots & Kicks | US Navy |
| Ryan Kiel | Kicks R For Kids | US Navy |
| Sean Connelly | Kicks R For Kids | US Navy |
| Sean Kristofer | Public Enemy | US Navy |
| Shellee Morris | For Shots & Kicks | US Navy |
| Stephanie Bitant | Public Enemy | US Navy |
| Stephanie Favela | For Shots & Kicks | US Navy |
| Steve Glenn | Peanut Butter Jelly Time, Bowlseye | US Navy |
| Terry Patterson | Kicks R For Kids | US Navy |
| Will Menzies | Gucci Dolphins, Hot Dogs & Tacos, Breaking Brad | US Navy |
| Yanitza Borrero | Blurred Lanes | US Navy |
| Zack Roberts | Kung Fu Pandas | US Navy |
When you see these awesome vets, give them a high five, buy them a beer, and thank them for their service! You are all appreciated!
Happy Veterans Day!
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